The Old-Fashioned Way — No Exceptions
Some things in life just shouldn't be rushed — a good sunrise, a cold sweet tea on a summer afternoon, and a proper rack of ribs. At Ben's BBQ Shack, we believe barbecue is one of those things. It's not a shortcut kind of business. It never has been. And as long as Ben Hoffman is running this pit, it never will be.
Here's the thing about real BBQ: it takes time, patience, wood, and fire. That's it. No shortcuts, No gadgets, No compromises. Ben's BBQ Shack beckons residents and visitors to the Grand Park neighborhood in Westfield for real barbecue that means slow smoking meat in an authentic pit, using nothing but wood for heat and smoke.
We are, and will always be, a true BBQ joint.
We believe real barbecue means slow smoking meat in an authentic pit, using nothing but wood for heat and smoke. No gas, electricity, controlled-air fans, rotisseries, or any other fancy gadgets needed.
Just honest BBQ done with a lot of effort and the way it ought to be, traditional and without cutting corners. Hard to find it that way anymore and when you taste it, you know you’re getting something special.
Best BBQ in Indiana
Well, I’ll be! The fine folks over at The Takeout done gone and picked Ben’s BBQ Shack as the Best BBQ in all of Indiana!I can’t tell y’all what an honor that is. This little shack of ours has been smokin’ up ribs, brisket, and pulled pork with a whole lotta love, but it’s you—our friends, family, and neighbors here in Westfield and beyond—that keep our fire burnin’. From the bottom of my heart (and my sauce-stained apron), thank ya kindly for all the support. We couldn’t have done it without ya. - Ben
Distinctive and Bold
Good things come to those who wait! Real BBQ takes time. We don't rush our 'Q with commercial smokers. We take our time and smoke each piece the old-fashioned way, just like they do down south.Authentic BBQ comes from a lot of regions in America. We love that! Ours is mostly rooted in West Kentucky (the Home state,) Texas, and West Tennessee. We use only aged hickory and cherry wood. Come see us and taste the difference!
Indianapolis Monthly Review
Ben’s BBQ Shack, a not-so-hidden gem that stands gleaming white along a busy stretch of State Road 32 in Westfield. Only open Friday through Sunday—and sometimes not even that—the 300-square-foot space with parking-lot picnic tables providing the only seating is a meat-eater’s oasis.Owner Ben Hoffman runs the show, hyping the early-bird customers already lined up at his service window when he hauls out the “open” sign and stands it next to the road. “Are you ready for some barbecue?” he hollers. Yes, we are.
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